Destinations news Aqua Vista Hotels: 2019 is a Demanding Year for Santorini’s Tourism by GTP editing team 5 September 2019 by GTP editing team 5 September 2019 With occupancy on Santorini down by 8-12 percent, Greek hoteliers should think about redefining their sales strategy this year, says Aqua Vista Hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Region Waterway Network Closer to Implementation by GTP editing team 4 September 2019 by GTP editing team 4 September 2019 The South Aegean Region is moving ahead with the implementation of a waterway network with the launch of procedures for 20 waterways on 19 islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greek Minister Confirms Six Skyscrapers to Go Up at Hellinikon by GTP editing team 3 September 2019 by GTP editing team 3 September 2019 Greek Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis has confirmed that six skyscrapers will be erected in Hellinikon on the Athenian Riviera. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Int’l Fair to Focus on Energy, Tech, Healthcare with US Support by Maria Paravantes 3 September 2019 by Maria Paravantes 3 September 2019 The US is actively supporting Greece’s growth prospect with renewed participation at this year’s Thessaloniki International Fair. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Shipping Ministry Welcomes Updated €800m Piraeus Port Plan by GTP editing team 2 September 2019 by GTP editing team 2 September 2019 Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis expressed his satisfaction with a new updated master plan for the development of the Piraeus Port. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Tourism Promoted to Foreign Target Markets by GTP editing team 2 September 2019 by GTP editing team 2 September 2019 The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization has carried out more than 100 marketing activities in 2019 for the promotion of the city to its target tourism markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Evia Hoteliers Reach Out for Aid after Fires Stifle Tourist Flows by GTP editing team 30 August 2019 by GTP editing team 30 August 2019 Evia hoteliers are calling on the government to support them in restoring tourism flows following the massive fire that devastated the island earlier this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Promotes Halkidiki to Leading Polish Tour Operators by GTP editing team 30 August 2019 by GTP editing team 30 August 2019 The Greek National Tourism Organization presented Halkidiki’s tourism offerings to 30 leading Polish tour operators, during an event recently held in the city of Lodz. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hellinikon Park, Casino Get Greek Gov’t Clearance by GTP editing team 29 August 2019 by GTP editing team 29 August 2019 Greek authorities have cleared the next two projects of the multi-billion-euro Hellinikon venture, giving the green light for the construction of a resort casino and a park area on the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Lykavittos Open-air Theater to Get Facelift by GTP editing team 28 August 2019 by GTP editing team 28 August 2019 The historic Lykavittos open-air theater in central Athens, will be getting a facelift as part of an ongoing drive for the overall upgrade of the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kaiafas Thermal Springs Approved, Set to Re-open by GTP editing team 27 August 2019 by GTP editing team 27 August 2019 The Kaiafas Thermal Springs, in the Peloponnese, are one step closer to re-opening after Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis approved a decision declaring them as being “therapeutic”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Mayor Bakoyannis Sworn in with Pledge for Upgraded City by GTP editing team 26 August 2019 by GTP editing team 26 August 2019 The newly elected Mayor of Athens Kostas Bakoyannis was sworn in on Sunday, August 25, pledging to improve the standard of living for all city residents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Piraeus Port Upgrade Closer to Implementation with Revised Plan by GTP editing team 23 August 2019 by GTP editing team 23 August 2019 Cosco has revised the master plan for the Piraeus Port, which now also includes the construction of a cruise terminal service center with Duty Free Shops. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Evia’s Artemis Amarysia Sanctuary Produces New Finds by GTP editing team 23 August 2019 by GTP editing team 23 August 2019 For the first time, excavations on the Greek island of Evia have produced an inscription with the word “Amarynthos” found in Paleochoria, some 2km east of modern-day Amarynthos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Decision Puts Greece’s Hellinikon Venture Back on Track by GTP editing team 22 August 2019 by GTP editing team 22 August 2019 The highly anticipated Hellinikon project in Greece, expected to take the Athenian Riviera to the next level, has received a new approval of the work plan by the Central Archaeological … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Strives to Attract Tourists Back to Samothrace by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to attract visitors back to Samothrace after the island’s problematic ferry service tarnished its image. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete’s Hersonissos Innovates with ‘Local Passport’ for Repeat Visitors by Maria Paravantes 21 August 2019 by Maria Paravantes 21 August 2019 The Northern Crete municipality of Hersonissos has taken a bold step introducing the “Local Passport” granted to repeat visitors or to those wishing to get married there. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Nemea’s Aidonia Dig Reveals Two Mycenaean Period Tombs by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 An ongoing dig at the Aidonia site outside Nemea near Corinth, has revealed two chamber tombs dating back to the Late Mycenaean period (1400-1200 BC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Samothrace Mayor Presses for Actions and Port Investments by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 Samothrace Mayor Athanasios Vitsas has called for infrastructure upgrades on the island, which recently saw its incoming tourism dwindle due to a lacking ferry service. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kos Tourism Professionals Call for Removal of Tsunami Warning Signs by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 Tourism professionals on Kos are calling for the removal of outdoor sign boards warning of a potential tsunami in the area should an earthquake occur. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail